Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. (GLAD)
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
GLAD, the Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc., is a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California, that focuses on ensuring equal access for the deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, and deaf disabled communities. The organization coordinates direct services, advocacy, research, and information dissemination to address broad social service needs and promote the social, recreational, cultural, educational, and vocational well‑being of its constituents. Its activities are designed to benefit individuals across varying forms of hearing loss by emphasizing inclusive participation and personal choice, with governance and leadership that include a majority of deaf or hard of hearing members. Since its founding in 1969, GLAD has operated with a philosophy of involvement by and for the deaf and hard of hearing communities, and it maintains a local presence in the Los Angeles region. A recent note highlights GLAD’s ongoing engagement in events such as career-related activities, reflecting its role in supporting opportunities for people within its target population.